Knee push-up
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Chest
- Low load
- Core, Delts · Front, and Triceps
How to do it
Start on hands and knees, walk the hands forward until the body forms a straight line from knees to head, and cross or lift the feet. Lower the chest to the floor with the elbows at roughly forty-five degrees from the body, then press back up without letting the hips sag or pike. When full sets feel controlled, move the pivot from knees to toes — that is the full push-up.
Form cues
- One straight line from knees to head
- Chest to the floor, elbows about forty-five degrees
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderWristElbow
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.